Dope test mandatory for JUCSU candidates

All candidates contesting the upcoming Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) and Hall Union elections, slated for September 11, will require to undergo a mandatory dope test.

"During the exchange of views meeting held on August 31, most candidates urged us to introduce a mandatory dope test for all contestants of JUCSU and Hall Union elections. After analysing the overall feedback, the Election Commission sat and decided to implement the proposal," prof Dr Md Maniruzzaman, chief election commissioner to the polls, said on Tuesday evening, September 2.

He added that a letter has been sent to the university administration, requesting appropriate measures to conduct the tests for all eligible candidates.

Earlier on August 31, the Election Commission organised an exchange of views meeting where most of the JUCSU and Hall Union candidates expressed strong support for introducing dope tests as a prerequisite for candidacy.

Source: BSS